Drummonds Elementary

728 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Drummonds Elementary, located in Drummonds, Tennessee, is a public school serving students within the Tipton County School District. As a foundational institution in the community, the school focuses on providing a supportive academic environment that fosters student growth from the early grades through the transition to middle school. The school emphasizes core curriculum standards while striving to cultivate a positive school culture where students can develop both academically and socially.

The school is deeply integrated into the small, rural community of Drummonds, acting as a central hub for local families. By prioritizing small-town values alongside modern educational practices, Drummonds Elementary aims to prepare its students for future success in the Tipton County school system. The administration and faculty work collaboratively with parents and community stakeholders to maintain consistent communication and support for all learners, ensuring that the school remains a pillar of educational stability in the region.

728

Total Students

47.1

Full-Time Teachers

15.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Drummonds Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	543
Hispanic	43
Black	90
Asian	2
Two or More	45
American Indian	5

White
543 (74.6%)
Black
90 (12.4%)
Two or More
45 (6.2%)
Hispanic
43 (5.9%)
American Indian
5 (0.7%)
Asian
2 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Tipton County
Phone:	(901)837-5781
Website:	http://www.tipton-county.com/des
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	728
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	47.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 41

Kindergarten 105

Grade 1 117

Grade 2 127

Grade 3 128

Grade 4 106

Grade 5 104